LAMBERT CHERRY

Plant Name: Lambert Cherry
Scientific Name: Prunus avium ‘Lambert’ — Lambert Sweet Cherry, Lambert Cherry, Lambert Bigarreau
Mature Height: 20–30 ft
Mature Spread: 15–25 ft
Growth Rate: Fast (2–3 ft/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Moderate; ~10–15 gal/week while establishing, then ~15–20 gal every 10–14 days once established; increase during fruit development and extreme heat
Foliage: Medium to dark green, deciduous
Fall Color: Yellow to orange
Flower Color: White
Bloom Time: Mid-spring
Fruit: Large, dark red to nearly black; firm, juicy, sweet, rich flavor
Harvest Time: Late June–July
Hardiness Zones: 5–8 (−20°F to 20°F)
Features: High-quality dessert cherry; heavy producer; attractive spring blossoms; excellent fresh-eating variety
Additional Facts: Not self-fruitful and requires a compatible sweet cherry pollinator. Rainier, Van, Stella, and Bing are suitable pollination partners. Lambert is a vigorous tree and can become quite large without pruning.